Inflation Qatar 2016
Average inflation: 2.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in December at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- April: 3.4%
- Lowest month
- December: 1.8%
- Difference
- 1.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.0%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of -1.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.0%
- Lowest increase
- Food: -1.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.7%.
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.4%
- All-time high (2014)
- 3.4%
- All-time low (2011)
- 1.1%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (+0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8% | +0.2 |
| February | 3.3% | +1.2 |
| March | 3.3% | +1.5 |
| April | 3.4% | +2.1 |
| May | 2.6% | +1.2 |
| June | 2.5% | +0.8 |
| July | 2.8% | +0.9 |
| August | 2.9% | +1.8 |
| September | 2.7% | +1.1 |
| October | 2.2% | +0.5 |
| November | 2.0% | +0.1 |
| December | 1.8% | -0.9 |
| Average | 2.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.